New art installations at RE/MAX field celebrate North Saskatchewan River

Riverhawks fans can now experience the work of two local artists as they hydrate with Edmonton’s award-winning tap water at RE/MAX field. Two new water bottle filling stations on the concourse feature vibrant art installations highlighting the North Saskatchewan River, part of EPCOR’s annual Glass of the Sask campaign that celebrates the source of Edmonton’s drinking water.  

Local artists Justine Ma and Pete Nguyen were commissioned by EPCOR to create art depicting the North Saskatchewan River and Edmonton’s treasured river valley.

“Finding more partners who share EPCOR’s enthusiasm for what the North Saskatchewan River means to Edmonton is exactly what Glass of the Sask is all about,” says Margaret Bradford, campaign lead for EPCOR’s Glass of the Sask. “Baseball fans can do their part for the environment by filling a reusable water bottle between innings while admiring the talents of two local artists whose work reminds us of our connection to the river and how it sustains us.”

"Inspired by Edmonton’s vibrant spirit, my Glass of the Sask artwork celebrates the city’s diversity, energy and the powerful, flowing connection that ties us all together—the North Saskatchewan River," says Justine Ma, local Edmonton artist.

"My Glass of the Sask artwork, called Stillness in the Flow, shows the North Saskatchewan River not just as a backdrop, but as something alive—something that runs through the heart of the city and the people in it," says Pete Nguyen, local Edmonton artist. "It's a reminder that the river touches all of us, each and every day."

EPCOR is partnering with the Edmonton Riverhawks on this art project, the latest feature in EPCOR’s annual Glass of the Sask campaign. The installations surround two new hydration stations on the RE/MAX Field concourse, providing fans with free, high-quality drinking water, straight from Rossdale Water Treatment Plant only 300 metres away. EPCOR will also be on site for Thirsty Thursdays throughout the summer, handing out Glass of the Sask water bottles, and is the presenting sponsor for Foodie Night! on Thursday, July 31.

"The river is vital to everything we do. Our neighbours at EPCOR work around the clock to produce clean, great-tasting water that fuels our athletes and hydrates our fans while they're at RE/MAX Field having fun at Riverhawks games," says Steve Hogle, director of fun, Edmonton Riverhawks. "We also appreciate the opportunity to feature local art at our new Glass of the Sask water stations — it’s a great way to build community and bring everyone closer together."

The touchless Glass of the Sask water bottle filling stations at the ballpark will also help fans reduce their environmental footprint and save money by cutting down on the purchase of single-use plastic water bottles. Since EPCOR’s Glass of the Sask program was first launched in 2022, water stations at local events and festivals have supplied more than 300,000 litres of drinking water; or the equivalent of about 600,000 average-sized single use plastic bottles.  

This year, Edmontonians and visitors can enjoy a free Glass of the Sask at over 30 festivals and events or at 27 local partner restaurants around the city. Community members can also apply to bring a Glass of the Sask water tank to a community event.